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July 2009 | |
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Board of directors announcement
Dr. Simon Sutcliffe takes the helm
| The board of directors of the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (Partnership) is pleased to announce the appointments of Dr. Simon Sutcliffe as chair of the board and René Gallant as vice chair of the board, and the appointment of Peter Goodhand, Linda Miller and Christine Power to the board. Read more... |
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Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow Project
A legacy for worldwide research
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 By studying 300,000 Canadians over the next several decades, reporting on their behaviours and collecting biological samples and clinical data, the Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow Project will examine interactions between genetic variation and environmental exposures, and the subsequent impact on cancer risk. Read more... |
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Momentum: Cancer Control in action
Stakeholder forum showcases momentum
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The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer hosted its first stakeholder forum, Momentum: Cancer Control in Action, July 7-8 in Toronto. As the Partnership enters the third year of our initial five-year mandate, the forum represents a key step in strengthening the momentum of the Partnership's work in cancer control and its impact on Canadians. Read more...
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Committed to cancer control
Partnership chair recognized with prestigious award
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 Dr. Simon Sutcliffe, chair of the board of the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer, has received the prestigious Terry Fox Award from the BC Medical Association. Presentation of the award took place at this year's National Community Cancer Control Summit, which took place in Prince George, B.C., June 12-14 . Read more...
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Cervical Cancer Control
Pan-Canadian Cervical Screening Initiative supports organized screening
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The inaugural meeting of the Pan-Canadian Cervical Screening Initiative (PCCSI), on June 23, 2009, marked an important step in boosting the potential positive impact of cervical screening as it pertains to cervical cancer control in Canada. Read more...
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Introducing Cancer View Canada
New online community for cancer control at www.cancerview.ca
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 Launched by the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer, Cancer View Canada is an ever-evolving online community and work space that links users to cancer services, information and resources across the country. Read more...
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Info Link
Check out the current edition of Info Link, a roundup of recent announcements and coming events in cancer control. |
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